Anne, one helicopter crew needs to rethink their method of help.
One of the passengers said he was standing on the wing and had no problem
until a helicopter hovered overhead. That splashed water onto the wing and
the water immediately froze. Several then lost their footing. A lady next
to him started to slip into the water because of this new ice. He and
another man grabbed her, but almost followed.
I saw one video shot where prop wash from a helicopter was causing some of
the folks in boats and ferries to get wet. I only heard of one helicopter
dropping divers, so I don't know what assistance the others were providing,
that close in. I hope they critique their activities.
Valid thought considering the OAT.